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Subject: [U21] Tournament & friendly
Also, nice game plan keeping them bottled up. The main trouble was from David van Nistelrooy. He kept penetrating successfully down his wing, but our central defense managed it surprisingly well.
I wasn't originally going to play a friendly this week. El Salvador offered us a place. We were in 31st place, while El Salvador was in 52nd. Unfortunately, we were at the same level of strength. In fact, their offensive line was even better. I wasn't planning on playing this match, but I took the risk. We lost 2-0, dropping over 40 points to 33rd.
The draw for the America's Cup will be held soon. Our results in the tournament will determine our standing.
The draw for the America's Cup will be held soon. Our results in the tournament will determine our standing.
We're in 33rd place, and I took a risk this week. We'll be facing Romania U20.
Petru agreed to play U21 against U20. Five of our starting 11 players are 20 years old anyway.
If we win, we'll get 50 points. If we draw, we'll get an estimated 20 points.
Petru agreed to play U21 against U20. Five of our starting 11 players are 20 years old anyway.
If we win, we'll get 50 points. If we draw, we'll get an estimated 20 points.
at least Hodge is in form. Hopefully he will stay healthy tonight (will be playing 25ish minutes)
Friends, when Petru sent me an invitation, I declined, saying Romania was too strong. However, this time, when he offered the U20s a U21, I accepted, but I didn't realize he was offering a CUP friendly. So, we have no chance of a draw in this match. If Hodge wasn't here right now, our chances of scoring in this match would be zero.
You know, let's see this as an opportunity. Do your best tactically and hope for favorable RNG :)